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[Bigron]

Having been out a time or two in one of my team’s i3, “sneaking up” behind d!ckhead pedestrians who walk down the middle of the roads in car parks and blasting the horn is most satisfying 

I once added some Maserati Sprint airhorns to my Car (not an Omega), which did not sound until the normal horn was deployed for more than 2 seconds, approx.
It was on a timing circuit which reset before that time was up, so I could beep politely as much as I wanted, but if granny didn't respond to the polite version, I held the button on until the LOUD horns kicked in! 

Ron.

[tigers_gonads]

Wouldn't it be easier to enforce the green cross code and put the onus on the pedestrian to open his friggin eyes and look both ways 

That way, if you get run over by some cock in a Prius, its your own stupid fault and the resulting deaths may improve the gene pool slightly 

Its would also mean a substantial saving on bullets for the cull when TB gets in power 

[BazaJT]

Must say I don't really stop,look,listen.When I'm about ready to cross a road I do listen and I look both ways-even on one way streets-if it's clear then I'll cross if not I'll continue on a bit further while looking/listening until it's safe to cross.Only time I'll actually stop is if I'm likely to pass the spot where I actually need to cross.At pedestrian crossing I always wait until the traffic actually stops before venturing onto the crossing.

[ronnyd]

Must say I don't really stop,look,listen.When I'm about ready to cross a road I do listen and I look both ways-even on one way streets-if it's clear then I'll cross if not I'll continue on a bit further while looking/listening until it's safe to cross.Only time I'll actually stop is if I'm likely to pass the spot where I actually need to cross.At pedestrian crossing I always wait until the traffic actually stops before venturing onto the crossing.

Just as well  Baza as at least two of ,em usually go through on the red.

[Kevin Wood]

Wouldn't it be easier to enforce the green cross code and put the onus on the pedestrian to open his friggin eyes and look both ways 

That way, if you get run over by some cock in a Prius, its your own stupid fault and the resulting deaths may improve the gene pool slightly 

Its would also mean a substantial saving on bullets for the cull when TB gets in power 

Indeed. Or, given that half the idiots are wearing headphones anyway, so why not just make them install an app on their gayphone that makes a noise whenever a Pious is nearby and let the rest of us get on with our lives in peace?

[tigers_gonads]

Wouldn't it be easier to enforce the green cross code and put the onus on the pedestrian to open his friggin eyes and look both ways 

That way, if you get run over by some cock in a Prius, its your own stupid fault and the resulting deaths may improve the gene pool slightly 

Its would also mean a substantial saving on bullets for the cull when TB gets in power 

Indeed. Or, given that half the idiots are wearing headphones anyway, so why not just make them install an app on their gayphone that makes a noise whenever a Pious is nearby and let the rest of us get on with our lives in peace?

I have the solution ………..

With WIFI and Bluetooth becoming more and more apparent on modern cars and gayphones (other brands available), why not get these over specked milk floats to broadcast the sound of a engine 
Get the app companies to produce a app that lets you change the broadcasted sound for the upcoming vehicle 
That way, us normal people who know the green cross code can walk around the streets in relative silence (rumble of run flat / eco tyres excepted) while the youth of today can here the sound of those v8 powered Pius's 300metres away 

[Kevin Wood]

Wouldn't it be easier to enforce the green cross code and put the onus on the pedestrian to open his friggin eyes and look both ways 

That way, if you get run over by some cock in a Prius, its your own stupid fault and the resulting deaths may improve the gene pool slightly 

Its would also mean a substantial saving on bullets for the cull when TB gets in power 

Indeed. Or, given that half the idiots are wearing headphones anyway, so why not just make them install an app on their gayphone that makes a noise whenever a Pious is nearby and let the rest of us get on with our lives in peace?

I have the solution ………..

With WIFI and Bluetooth becoming more and more apparent on modern cars and gayphones (other brands available), why not get these over specked milk floats to broadcast the sound of a engine 
Get the app companies to produce a app that lets you change the broadcasted sound for the upcoming vehicle 
That way, us normal people who know the green cross code can walk around the streets in relative silence (rumble of run flat / eco tyres excepted) while the youth of today can here the sound of those v8 powered Pius's 300metres away 

That's a great idea. Do you think the app could recreate the smell of Castrol R as well?

[Bigron]

Aaah, Castrol R - can you still get it? Back in the day, the lads used to put a cupfull in the petrol tank, just for the smell. 

Ron.

[TheBoy]

I have the solution ………..

I bet mine is better, and more effective

[VXL V6]

I have the solution ………..

I bet mine is better, and more effective

Lowering the population count? A most splendid idea if I may say so... With the added bonus that the roads will slowly become less congested!

[tigers_gonads]

I have the solution ………..

I bet mine is better, and more effective

Lowering the population count? A most splendid idea if I may say so... With the added bonus that the roads will slowly become less congested!

Great idea 


Right lads, when we starting ?   

[terry paget]

I heard yesterday that Birmingham is considering holding a grand prix on its streets for electric cars. A milk float grand prix in my book; I think the drivers should dress as milk men, be required to drop off bottles every 2 laps.
More seriously, I wonder how many laps they would cover before their batteries went flat, and would they allow refuelling - battery pack changing - every 10 laps?

[Bigron]

Let's have REAL milkmen, horses and all - their exhaust was ecofriendly and good for the roses!

Ron.

[Gaffers]

Having driven a Leaf for 3 years I can tell you that it does change your driving style.  2 near-misses with pedestrians in the first fortnight made me change how I perceived the road ahead and altered my thought process and decisions.  It was no skin off my back to do either.  There were no issues with cyclists, with or without headphones, because if you give them enough room (as the highway code directs) then you wont have an issue

[Viral_Jim]

Having driven a Leaf for 3 years

Totally OT, but how have you found it? I keep toying with the idea of an ev solely for my commute (50miles each way, free charging at work) once we move and having something more fun for all the other times I want a car.